This sophisticated book about photography was published on the occasion of the exhibition under the same title, organized and presented by the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles between 20 June and 13 September 2015. Curator and art historian Russell Ferguson, who both authored the book and curated the show, looks into a fascinating aspect of contemporary photography.

When visiting the Design Museum in Ghent a couple of weeks ago, I came across a very interesting piece of furniture. Typically for
a book lover I love floor-to-ceiling bookcases packed with numerous volumes. However, I had never thought about having a desk made of books … until I saw Richard Hutten’s design. You will love it, too.

Previously we presented the ultimate guide to menswear. Today we have an additional suggestion for all stylish men. ‘The Watch Book’ written by Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli released by teNeues is yet another publication celebrating style and elegance.

The opening of the 9th edition of the Berlin Biennale followed a very eventful May in the city, filled with numerous vernissages in the frames of the Gallery Weekend as well as many book launches. To celebrate acclaimed menswear specialist Bernhard Roetzel, the Manufaktur von Auerbach organised the presentation of the newest edition of his book ‘Gentleman. The Ultimate Companion to the Elegant Man’ published by h.f.ullmann.

After participating in two major events – the London Book Fair and the Book Expo America, I’ve selected novelties from the Spring and Autumn catalogues. As the book world is spinning very quickly these days, let’s enjoy some of the most interesting books published in 2016 before the Frankfurt Book Fair in October brings new programmes.

I’m thrilled to present the result of my collaboration with LUSTER Publishing. ONE HUNDRED GREAT BOOKS ON TYPOGRAPHY gathers a diverse collection of influential books on the subject. Grouped thematically they reveal the ins and outs of the discipline.
I hope the collection will be a guide and source of inspiration to students, graphic designers and all other professionals working with type as well as to typography aficionados. The book is out now! We’re featuring here two of one hundred recommendations.

Book lovers, I have something special for you! Would you agree that ‘no two persons ever read the same book’? Check out this collection of one hundred quotes on books, reading and writing by various authors, artists as well as newsmakers that comes in a fancifully designed volume published by Luster.

‘Philographics’ by Genis Carreras and published by BIS is one of the most ingenious books I have ever seen! ‘Big ideas in simple shapes’ means stunning graphics and ‘to the point’ contents. This fascinating visual dictionary of philosophy was such a success that we not only enjoy its 2nd edition but also a special postcard book with 24 most popular isms and images from the book.

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art defines itself as ‘a place for people, art and ideas to create history’. Founded in 2008 by art collector Dasha Zhukova, Garage is located in a picturesque Gorky Park. Not only interesting programme of exhibitions and events but also the Garage bookstore with well-stored shelves is a magnet for art lovers.